How to StartUp
The StartUp is a four-day intensive of hands-on workshops that runs June 7-10, 2023 in Kingston, presented in partnership with Ingenuity Labs at Queen’s University.
PASSES
The StartUp pass is $200 and includes tickets to all FOLDA shows.
2023 GOALS
1) To strengthen the performing arts sector’s engagement with digital tools
2) To build ties and connections between the technology and arts and culture sectors
3) To explore how a live art festival can be an incubator that includes blind, deaf and disabled artists as equal partners
JOIN THE STARTUP IF YOU ARE…
• An independent, freelance artist, especially based in Kingston and surrounding areas;
• A science and technology worker looking for new avenues of exploration; or
• An arts and culture worker exploring a continued commitment to digital exploration and/or accessibility and inclusion.
WORKSHOPS
Robotics in Live Performance
June 7, 2023 – 10:00am–1:00pm ET
Led by Michael Wheeler with Shaza Kaoud
An introduction to the basic use of ROS and running a robot in a simulation. This three-hour workshop will involve hand-on experience
Venue: The Ingenuity Labs, Queen’s University
Artificial Intelligence in Live Performance
June 7, 2023 – 2:00pm–5:00pm ET
Led by Adrienne Wong with Xianzhi Jason Li
Introduction to text-to-image models and music generation models. This workshop combines theoretical and practical learning to create AI-
assisted performance assets.
Venue: The Ingenuity Labs, Queen’s University
Exploring Physical Sound from a D/deaf Perspective
June 8, 2023 – 10:00am–1:00pm ET
Led by Chisato Minimamura
Deaf-led bespoke workshop for participants who are deaf and/or hearing exploring: movement, physical and sensory expression.
Venue: The Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning
Motion Capture in Live Performance
June 9, 2023 – 2:00pm–5:00pm ET
Led by Marcel Stewart and Aaron Best
An introduction to motion capture using both the VICON system and the XSENS suit. This workshop will focus on the uses applicable to live performance versus the many recorded outputs.
Venue: The Ingenuity Labs, Queen’s University
How To Be A Sighted Guide
June 9, 2023 – 10:00am–2:00pm ET
Led by Amy Amantea and Gail Ritter
Participants will learn basic skills for guiding and assisting people who are blind and partially sighted in everyday situations.
Venue: Kingston Frontenac Central Library
Virtual Reality IRL/URL Creation Mob
June 10, 2023 – 10:00am–1:00pm ET
Hosted by Kingston Theatre Alliance and Spiderwebshow Performance
Join a VR flash-mob that brings twenty creators together first physically, and
then virtually, to create original artwork connected to one another.
Venue: Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts